Lay 'Em Down
Embrace Freedom: Letting Go of Life's Weight with Alive City
Lyrics
When you give and give and all they do is take
Expresses frustration when efforts to give are met with constant taking.
And you tried and tried, but you know you're gonna break
Despite continuous efforts, the speaker feels they are reaching a breaking point.
I can see it in the way you're holding on, they hurt you
Observing the pain in the way someone holds on, indicating emotional distress caused by others.
But no matter what you've done, know that I could never walk away
Assures that no matter the mistakes made, the speaker won't abandon the person in pain.
Oh you know that I am for you
Reiterates unwavering support, emphasizing being on the side of the person in need.
You know that I love you
Affirms love for the person, reinforcing the depth of the connection.
So come on lay those burdens down on me
Encourages the person to share their burdens with the speaker, offering support.
You know that I would always choose you
Declares a consistent choice in favor of the person, expressing commitment.
That I could never lose you
Asserts that losing the person is not an option, reinforcing dedication.
So come on lay those burdens down on me
Repeats the invitation to lay down burdens, emphasizing willingness to help.
I know you search and search, but it's right here in front of you
Acknowledges the person's search for something, suggesting it's already present.
I know your way back home's the last thing you would choose
Recognizes that returning home might not be the preferred choice, indicating difficulty.
I can feel in in the way you're breaking down, they hurt you
Senses emotional breakdown, emphasizing the impact of inflicted pain.
But no matter what they've done, know that I could never walk away
Reiterates the commitment to stay despite the wrongs committed by others.
Oh you know that I am for you
Reaffirms the speaker's alignment with the person, emphasizing support.
You know that I love you
Reiterates the profound love the speaker has for the person.
So come on lay those burdens down on me
Encourages unburdening, offering a safe space for the person to share their troubles.
You know that I would always choose you
Expresses a consistent choice in favor of the person, highlighting loyalty.
That I could never lose you
Emphasizes the impossibility of losing the person, reinforcing commitment.
So come on lay those burdens down on me
Repeats the invitation to lay down burdens, echoing support.
There is freedom
Declares the presence of freedom associated with the speaker's support.
Everlasting
Highlights the enduring nature of the freedom offered by the speaker.
There is power in my name
Asserts the empowering quality of the speaker's name.
There's no spaces
Describes the closeness between the speaker and the person, indicating unity.
In between us
Emphasizes the absence of distance, reinforcing the strong connection.
There is freedom in my name
Reiterates the freedom associated with the speaker's name.
Oh you know that I am for you
Restates the speaker's alignment and support for the person.
You know that I love you
Reaffirms the depth of love the speaker has for the person.
So come on lay those burdens down on me
Encourages laying burdens down, expressing readiness to bear the weight.
You know that I would always choose you
Confirms the unwavering choice in favor of the person, underlining commitment.
That I could never lose you
Reiterates the impossibility of losing the person, reinforcing dedication.
So come on lay those burdens down on me
Repeats the invitation to unburden, emphasizing support and understanding.
Oh you know that I am for you
Restates the speaker's alignment and support for the person.
You know that I love you
Reaffirms the depth of love the speaker has for the person.
So come on lay those burdens down on me
Encourages laying burdens down, expressing readiness to bear the weight.
You know that I would always choose you
Confirms the unwavering choice in favor of the person, underlining commitment.
That I could never lose you
Reiterates the impossibility of losing the person, reinforcing dedication.
So come on lay those burdens down on me
Repeats the invitation to unburden, emphasizing support and understanding.
Oh you can lay those burdens down on me
Concludes with a reassurance that the person can trust the speaker with their burdens.
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